Rhodolaena humblotii

Rhodolaena humblotii is a plant in the family Sarcolaenaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar.

Description
Rhodolaena humblotii grows as a shrub or small to medium-sized tree. The twigs have dense hairs. Its leaves are small and elliptic in shape. The inflorescences bear two flowers on a short peduncle. Individual flowers are large with five sepals and five pink-red petals, measuring up 5 cm long. The fruits are medium-sized and woody.

Distribution and habitat
Rhodolaena humblotii is only found in the eastern regions of Vatovavy-Fitovinany, Alaotra-Mangoro, Analanjirofo and Atsinanana. Its habitat is evergreen and humid forests from 20 m to 1200 m altitude.

Threats
Rhodolaena humblotii is threatened by timber exploitation. The timber is used in construction. Future population decline of the tree due to habitat loss is predicted at 50% to 80%, though subpopulations in protected areas are considered stable.